Half-Space 3v2 — 8 Fixes Inside, Fullback Arrives Outside
A wide final-third overload where winger, 8 and fullback attack two defenders. The 8 holds an inside reference so the fullback can arrive outside only after the defender is fixed.
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Organization
Mark a 22x18m half-space/wide channel leading to a full-size goal with goalkeeper. Winger starts on the ball, 8 inside and fullback deeper. Two defenders protect the lane. The 8 occupies inside, the winger carries or combines, and the fullback times the outside arrival.
Coaching Points
8 fixes the inside defender before moving | Fullback arrives late rather than standing high | Winger commits the first defender | Use the free player, not a predetermined pattern | Final action can be cross, cutback or inside pass
Progressions
- Allow a recovering midfielder to join after the first pass.
Regressions
- Make one defender passive and predetermine the fullback release.
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